French Film: Texts and Contexts Contributor(s): Hayward, Susan (Editor), Vincendeau, Ginette (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415161185 ISBN-13: 9780415161183 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1999 Annotation: Essential reading for enthusiasts and scholars of French film, this bestselling volume provides detailed analyses of twenty-two classics of French cinema, from the 1920s to the 1990s. Putting the films in the context of issues like the history of French cinema, gender politics, and the influence of Hollywood, "French Film: Texts and Contexts" discusses such masterpieces as Renoir's "La Bete Humaine" and Carne's "Les Enfants du paradis; " popular classics such as "Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot" and "Ma nuit chez Maud; " landmarks of the New Wave such as "Les 400 coups" and "A bout de souffle; " and important contemporary films such as "Nikita" and "La Haine." This revised and updated edition includes new articles on controversial classics and key films of the 1990s, a filmography of each director discussed, a new introduction and bibliography, and a guide to further reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
Dewey: 791.430 |
LCCN: 00029094 |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.32" W x 9.23" (1.20 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The second edition of this innovative textbook brings together leading scholars to provide detailed analyses of twenty-two key films within the canon of French cinema, from the 1920s to the 1990s. Films discussed include: |